Gary Cooper Dies in London After Final Film The Naked Edge
Hollywood legend Gary Cooper died in London shortly after finishing The Naked Edge. A January 8 testimonial in Hollywood honored him, with friends like James Stewart Audrey Hepburn Mel Ferrer Billy Wilder in attendance. Cooper, famed for Westerns and classics such as High Noon and The Virginian, was one of Hollywoods highest paid stars and a steady box office draw across decades.
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Scattered showers forecast across plains to Ohio Valley
The forecast calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday from the central Plains into the middle Ohio Valley with thundershowers in Texas. Warmer conditions are seen in the mid Atlantic and eastern Plateau but temperatures fall from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes. Some northern Rockies and southern Plateau areas may see snow flurries and a spread of precipitation into the upper northeast.
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Congo Leader Challenges Rebel for Parliament Showdown
President Kasavubu of the Congo challenged Soviet-backed rebel Antoine Gizenga to a combat show of force as Parliament plans a new session in Coquilhatville to craft a constitution. The UN would be asked to guarantee safety for all MPs, with a likely late June meeting, amid a history of violent power struggles and Lumumba’s ouster.
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Funeral Set Tuesday For Noted Actor Gary Cooper
Los Angeles AP Gary Cooper will receive a public funeral Tuesday at Good Shepherd church Beverly Hills with a High Mass led by Rt Rev Msgr Daniel Sullivan. The Mitchell Boys Choir will sing and pallbearers include Henry Hathaway William Goetz James Stewart Jack Benny Charles K Feldman and Jerry Wald. Private graveside service for family only. cemetery not disclosed.
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William Goetz
James Stewart
Jack Benny
Charles K. Feldman
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Hollywood Hills Fire Reaches Crest Then Subdues
Firefighters aided by two U S Forestry planes battled a blaze in Hollywood Hills reaching 1,200 acres and destroying or damaging 24 homes including mansions. A five story castle collapsed, Griffith Observatory faced threats, and 500 people were evacuated from Griffith Park amid gusty winds. Actress Spring Byington’s home was spared.
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Ex-Fighter Receives 15-Year Bank Robbery Sentence
Bennie Quinn McEntyre 57, a former prize fighter who robbed Marion Bank and Trust Co with an empty pistol, was sentenced to 15 years. He pleaded guilty to the $3,644 March 21 robbery. His attorney cited mental trouble and drinking. the judge offered mental treatment during imprisonment. He boxed as Benny Mack in the 1930s and later sold used cars in Forest City.
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Doctored for psoriasis ends years of suffering with GHP trial
A Pittsburgh reader reports 30 years of psoriasis improved after two weeks with GHP Ointment and Tablets, claiming skin cleared in six weeks. The ad promotes full information and a 14 day trial from Canam Co. Dept.272-F Rockport Mass.
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